Pre-Certification Specialist (30989) at GI Alliance – San Marcos, Texas

Pre-Certification Specialist (30989)
Job DetailsJob Location: TDDC New Braunfels - New Braunfels, TX 78130; TDDC San Marcos Clinic - San Marcos, TX 78666
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Description

Description

Position purpose
Responsible for the communicating with insurance companies to ensure proper certification/authorization is obtained prior to patient’s appointment and all scheduled tests and procedures.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Obtain all requests for precertification and prior authorization from insurance companies for appointments, scheduled tests and procedures.

Contact insurance companies as needed to obtain precertification and record on form data entry.

Communicates necessary patient financial information with appropriate office and billing personnel in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

Documents, within the practice management system, all required information to include financial responsibility.

Verify waivers have been signed as needed for tests and procedures prior to date of service.

Communicate with staff on any adjustments on precertification.

Light data entry and other related office duties.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of pre-certification experience required.
Requirements for Level I Status:

Entry level (1-4 years’ experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.

Excess of 4 years’ experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

Additional Qualifications: Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes.
Performance Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficient technical (computer) skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Self-motivated with initiative.

Strong sense of ethics.